Tuna Melt Panini Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
1 Sandwich
Ingredients
  • 1 (2.6-ounce) pouch chunk light tuna
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers
  • 1/4 baguette (about 4 to 5 inches long)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted red bell peppers
  • 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and capers until well-blended.
  2. Slice the baguette lengthwise in half, and scoop the tuna salad onto one slice of bread.
  3. Top the tuna salad with roasted red peppers.
  4. Top the roasted red peppers with the slices of cheddar cheese.
  5. Top the cheese with the other half of the baguette.
  6. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  7. Add the sandwich, weigh it down with a heavy pan, and cook for 5 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, use a panini press.)
  8. Remove from the skillet, and slice in half.